Travel and tourism must be recognised and supported by the Greek government as a sector which makes a significant contribution to employment…
Travel and tourism must be recognised and supported by the Greek government as a sector which makes a significant contribution to employment in both populated and remote areas, the Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises (
The chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council (
He pointed out the traditional "sun and sea" vacation was no longer as popular, and being overtaken by culture- and history-based travel.
Baumgarten said he expected the 2004 Athens Olympics to act as a catalyst, bringing more tourists to Greece in the long-term.
A WTTC survey has predicted that 15.5% of Greece's labour force will be working in the tourism sector by 2010.
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